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EXPO CENTER - RALPH M. PARSONS PRESCHOOL

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Address
841 Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Region
EXPO
Council District
9
Neighborhood Service Area
South Los Angeles

Phone
(213) 763-5119
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Cultural Programs
Afterschool, Childcare Licensed

Program Details

  • Eligibility Guidelines
    • Age: 2 to 6 years old
    • We will work with your child on potty readiness as needed
  • Hours of Operation
    • Preschool centers are open from Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm 
    • Open all year round 
    • Closed on all city holidays
  • Cost/Subsidy Programs
    • Scholarships may be available
    • We accept payments from all child care resources and referral agencies. 
    • California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education may provide funding for income eligible families
    • If waitlisted, you will remain on the waitlist until a space becomes available.
  • Nutrition
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided.
    • We are mindful of children’s food allergies and religious restrictions. 
  • Preschool Program and Curriculum
    • RAP uses the Creative Curriculum 
    • Developmentally appropriate environments
    • STEAM based activities
    • 1:8 staff to child ratio
    • Assessment

Our Centers

* Select a facilities' name for more site specific information
Center NameAddressPhoneTentative Opening*
Jim Gilliam Child Care Center
Director: Catherine Hilliard
(Catherine.hilliard@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool #191871609		4000 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008		(323) 291-5929Currently Open
Ralph M. Parsons Preschool
Director: Micha Mims
(micha.mims@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool #198010126		841 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90037		(213) 763-5119Currently Open
Victory Valley Child Care Center
Director: Martha Flores
(martha.i.flores@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 195700010		6451 Saint Clair Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91606		(818) 764-1679Currently Open
Branford Child Care Center
Director: Rosalyn Soils
(rosalyn.soils@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 197750141		13306 Branford Street
Arleta, CA 91331		(818) 891-6205Currently Open
Van Ness Child Care Center
Director: Natalie Anguiano 
(natalie.anguiano@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 195700228		5720 2nd Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043		(323-709-1604)Opening Soon
South Park Child Care Center
Director: Nicole White
(nicole.white@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # TBD		345 East 51st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011		(213)-913-5380Opening Soon
Ira C. Massey Child Care Center
Director: Edwina Rambo
(edwina.rambo@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 195700081		5001 Obama Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016		(323) 290-2337Currently Open
Evergreen Child Care Center
Director: Sasha Duarte
(sasha.duarte@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 198021184		211 S. Evergreen Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033		(323) 263-2816Currently Open
Hubert Humphrey Child Care Center
Director: Melinda Sims
(melinda.sims@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 197750154		12560 Fillmore Street
Pacoima, CA 91331		(818) 899-3445Currently Open
Echo Park Child Care Center
Director: Raquel Jamerson
(raquel.jamerson@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 198021357		515 Laveta Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90026		(213) 240-3006Opening Soon
Downey Child Care Center
Director: Allison Tillman
(allison.tillman@lacity.org)
State Licensed Preschool # 198021207		219 South Avenue 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031		(323) 227-7752Currently Open
Banning Child Care Center
Director: 
State Licensed Preschool # TBD		1331 Eubank Avenue
Wilmington, CA 90744		 LATE 2024
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